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On the Spot: Courtney J. Campbell
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5 Female Hispanic Artists That You Should Know About
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The Great Fire of Smyrna
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India’s Kuka Revolt Ends in Death
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My first Greek space book. This is a fun pop-up book I found recently. It is pretty basic but I really like space pop-up books for their design and impact.
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10 Van Gogh Paintings You Should Know
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The Fallen Angels of Enoch: Vicious Villains or Virtuous Victims?
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Dreams of Space -...
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‘Shakespeare’s Sisters’ by Ramie Targoff review
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Absinthe: From Green Fairy to Moral Panic
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How to Rescue the Reputation of the Nasty Normans
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6 Misconceptions About Biblical Angels
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How Has Gandhi Influenced Indian History Since His Death?
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Because that's all they can do.
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What Is Gnosticism?
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Noumenal and Phenomenal: What Were Kant’s ‘Two Worlds’?
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What is the Tall Poppy Syndrome?
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Is it good, bad or relative?
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How Did Nero Become the Emperor of Rome?
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8 Famous Books That Helped Economies Thrive With Tourism
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Rijksmuseum Discovers Identity of Couple Painted by Frans Hals
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Nick Cave’s Script For Gladiator 2
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Before Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2, Nick Cave wrote his original sequel to Gladiator (2000) at the behest of the film’s star, Russell Crowe. It’s not known is David Scarpa, who wrote Scott’s version, read Cave’s script first, but if he did there will be no allegation of...
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What Was the Lend-Lease Program?
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Did the French Revolution Spark Modern Democracy?
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Nixtamalization: How Ancient Americans Bio-Engineered Corn
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Discover the Klondike Gold Rush: Frozen Riches
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Marilyn Monroe: The Fascinating Life of a Pop Icon
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8 Unsolved Disappearances From History
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Liberalism, Democracy, and Pragmatism in John Dewey’s Philosophy
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The Whore of Babylon & Prostitution in the Bible
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The Book of Job and the Case for Women’s Rights in the Bible
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Is the Earth Flat? The Bizarre Belief That Refuses to Die
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The First Italo-Ethiopian War: When the Colonizers Lost
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7 Lost Books of the Christian Bible: What Were They About?
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Which Countries Were Major Players in World War II?
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Can War Be Justified? A Philosophical View
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Arachne: What Is the Real Meaning of the Myth?
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Patterns in Humanity
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What Is the (Delicious) History of Pizza?
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Why Do the Rastafari Believe That Haile Selassie Was a God?
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The Women’s War Breaks Out
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King Sennacherib: The Warrior King of the Neo-Assyrian Empire
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The Balloon Museum Opens in London
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Scenes From The Second City: Pictures of Birmingham 1980-1986
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Is an unjust peace better than a just war?
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Or does war have its virtues?
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A History of the United States Supreme Court
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Hundred Rabbits
doldrumming
Here we go again, time for another passage. We left Fiji on October 23rd 2018, eager to spend some...
over a year ago
Here we go again, time for another passage. We left Fiji on October 23rd 2018, eager to spend some time on the water again. Our plan, was to stop by Tuvalu, maybe Kiribati, before arriving in Majuro in the Marshall islands where we'd be spending two months before moving off west...
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It’s Complicated: Edward VIII & Wallis Simpson’s Scandalous Romance
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Lucio Fontana Piece Could Set Auction Record at Sotheby’s
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Sufism in South and South East Asia
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A (Brief) History of Washington DC: Home to the US Presidents
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Who Is Sir David Attenborough?
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Overcoming Bias
Betrayed By Culture
Like most humans ever, I love my culture.
2 months ago
Like most humans ever, I love my culture.
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Why Do I Care What Others Think? A Philosophical View of Self-Esteem
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What Is Banksy’s Real Identity? (5 Scenarios)
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a year ago
History Today Feed
James I: A Foreign King on the English Throne
James I: A Foreign King on the English Throne
JamesHoare
Tue, 05/21/2024 - 08:46
7 months ago
James I: A Foreign King on the English Throne
JamesHoare
Tue, 05/21/2024 - 08:46
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Here’s How AI Helped Recover Lost Paintings by Gustav Klimt
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3 months ago
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What Makes a Conflict a World War?
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11 months ago
Dreams of Space -...
New Treasury for Young Readers (1963)
More or less a "housekeeping" post today. I wanted to scan this book after finding the other one...
10 months ago
More or less a "housekeeping" post today. I wanted to scan this book after finding the other one just for balance. Some fine illustration is a lost bit of space flight for children.
New Treasury for Young Readers. Reader’s Digest. Pleasantville, NY. Reader’s Digest Association....
Open Culture
The Sinking of the Britannic: An Animated Introduction to the Titanic’s Forgotten Sister Ship
We all know about the Titanic. Less often do we hear about the Britannic—the sister passenger liner...
a week ago
We all know about the Titanic. Less often do we hear about the Britannic—the sister passenger liner that the British turned into a hospital ship during World War I. Launched in 1914, two years after the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean, the Britannic featured a number of...
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Who Were the Landsknechts?
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Do My Dreams Mean Anything? A Philosophical Look at the Unconscious Mind
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4 months ago
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The Unification of England & the Death of the Kingdom of Mercia
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9 months ago
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What Are the Origins of the Vampire Myth?
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Flashbak
Finding Mom in 1970s New York City – Rich Allen’s Portraits Roll Back The Years
Thanks to Rich Allen and his brilliant pictures of New York City in the 1970s, Lisa Murray got to...
5 months ago
Thanks to Rich Allen and his brilliant pictures of New York City in the 1970s, Lisa Murray got to see a picture of her late mother. We’re going to share some more of Rich’s portraits of people of 1970s NYC after we’ve heard from Lisa. “I am so grateful for Rich Allen for taking...
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5 Celebrities Accused of Being Communists During the Second Red Scare
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Hildegard of Bingen: Get to Know a Medieval Polymath’s Life
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a year ago
History Today Feed
Victorian Romantic Rituals and Charms
Victorian Romantic Rituals and Charms
j.hoare
Thu, 12/14/2023 - 09:33
a year ago
Victorian Romantic Rituals and Charms
j.hoare
Thu, 12/14/2023 - 09:33
Dr Alun Withey
Medicine on the Move: Early Modern Travel and Remedies
As my new project on the history of travel, health risk and preparation begins to get underway, one...
a year ago
As my new project on the history of travel, health risk and preparation begins to get underway, one of the things that I am thinking about is the place of travel within early modern medical remedy culture. What kinds of conditions could befall travellers? What did early modern...
History Today Feed
On the Spot: Gina Anne Tam
On the Spot: Gina Anne Tam
JamesHoare
Mon, 11/18/2024 - 10:08
a month ago
On the Spot: Gina Anne Tam
JamesHoare
Mon, 11/18/2024 - 10:08
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7 of the Most Iconic Monuments in Russia
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a year ago
African History...
a complete history of Mombasa ca. 600-1895.
Journal of African cities: chapter 13
3 months ago
Journal of African cities: chapter 13
History Today Feed
The Rebirth of Chivalry is Rained Off
The Rebirth of Chivalry is Rained Off
JamesHoare
Wed, 08/28/2024 - 11:18
3 months ago
The Rebirth of Chivalry is Rained Off
JamesHoare
Wed, 08/28/2024 - 11:18
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Towton: How Britain’s Fiercest Battle Unfolded
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6 Outrageous Judicial Errors in the Trial of Jesus Christ
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11 months ago
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10 Presidents Who Changed the US
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3 months ago
Dreams of Space -...
Wonders of Space Travel (1954)
I have not blogged about this pamphlet since 2010 so here is a more complete scan. Wonders of Space...
a year ago
I have not blogged about this pamphlet since 2010 so here is a more complete scan. Wonders of Space Travel was a pamphlet that came enclosed in the May 8th issue of Lion Weekly (#116) in 1954.
Lion Weekly was a magazine for children with comics and stories. (from Wikipedia...
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MFA Boston Returns a Looted Egyptian Coffin to Sweden
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A History Lover’s Guide to Bangkok
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4 months ago
Wrong Side of...
The chilling dawn of multiracial fascism
WOKE DOOD: WAT NOU?
a month ago
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The Capture of the Ceryneian Hind: The Third Labor of Heracles
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Dragons Across Cultures & Mythologies: Here Be Dragons!
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a year ago
Flashbak
At Large in Leyton – A Walk Around The East London Manor 1989-1994
On Monday November 28th, 1994, the police riot squad arrived to evacuate Claremont Road in the...
11 months ago
On Monday November 28th, 1994, the police riot squad arrived to evacuate Claremont Road in the so-called “autonomous republic” of “Wanstonia”. The protest against the demolition of housing to make way for the M11 Link Road was lost. Harry Cohen, MP for Leyton said “the Department...
African History...
An empire of cloth: the textile industry of the Sokoto empire ca. 1808-1903.
The Hausaland region of northern Nigeria was home to one of the largest textile industries in...
2 months ago
The Hausaland region of northern Nigeria was home to one of the largest textile industries in pre-colonial Africa, whose scale and scope were unparalleled throughout most of the continent.
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What Are the 5 Longest Bridges in the World?
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Harvey Milk: Champion of LGBTQ & Civil Rights
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Russia’s Greatest General? Field Marshal Alexander Suvorov
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Maui Native Cultural Center Demolished in Fire
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a year ago
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St. Petersburg: A History of the City Built on Bones
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El Lissitzky’s Soviet Pressa Exhibition in Cologne, 1928
At his peak, El Lissitzky (23 November 1890 – 30 December 1941) was arguably the most renowned...
3 months ago
At his peak, El Lissitzky (23 November 1890 – 30 December 1941) was arguably the most renowned artist of the Soviet avant-garde, more so than his friend Kazimir Malevich, Vladimir Tatlin, and Alexander Rodchenko. A trained architect, El Lissitzsky was the artist the USSR’s...
Classical Wisdom
Artemisia of Caria
Commander, Queen, and Eva Green
a year ago
Commander, Queen, and Eva Green
African History...
A history of Zanzibar before the Omanis (600-1873)
Journal of African cities chapter 7
a year ago
Journal of African cities chapter 7
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What Are Peter Sloterdijk’s 5 Most Important Ideas?
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Who Won the Second Battle of Bull Run?
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8 months ago
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Discover Norman Rockwell’s America (& His Legacy)
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Alexander’s Destruction of Thebes in 335 BCE (Battle & Aftermath)
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6 months ago
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Pandas and Politics: What Is Panda Diplomacy?
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Serpentine Installs 19-Foot Pumpkin Sculpture by Yayoi Kusama
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5 months ago
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How One Tiny Island Took on the Ottoman Empire and Won
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Classical Wisdom
The Myth of the Minotaur
Journey Into the Labyrinth
a year ago
Journey Into the Labyrinth
Open Culture
Watch the Sex Pistols’ Christmas Party for Kids–Which Happened to Be Their Final Gig in the UK...
I’m not sure the Sex Pistols had “available for children’s parties” on their press release, but on a...
4 days ago
I’m not sure the Sex Pistols had “available for children’s parties” on their press release, but on a cold and grim Christmas in 1977, that’s exactly what happened. While many Britons were settling in for a warm yuletide, the Pistols decided to host a party/benefit for the...
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What Was the Warsaw Pact?
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Ernest Shackleton & Endurance in the Antarctic
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Queen Elizabeth II: Who was Elizabeth Windsor?
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How Napoleon Redefined French Artillery During the Napoleonic Wars
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6 Incredible Sites From Moorish Spain
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Was Brittany Founded by Magnus Maximus?
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10 Historic Towns in the US Where You’ll Travel Back in Time
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Aristotle’s Model of Communication: 3 Key Elements of Persuasion
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a year ago
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10 Discoveries from Sutton Hoo’s Anglo-Saxon Ship Burial
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How to Understand the Book of Revelation: 4 Common Readings
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What Caused the Dancing Plague?
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Exploring Francis Bacon’s Black Triptych Series
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Roman Military Ranks: From Legionary to General
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Who Was Vernon Lee?
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Top 7 Dutch Golden Age Artists to Know
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a year ago
History Today Feed
The Original Bonfire of the Vanities
The Original Bonfire of the Vanities
JamesHoare
Wed, 02/07/2024 - 09:45
10 months ago
The Original Bonfire of the Vanities
JamesHoare
Wed, 02/07/2024 - 09:45
TheCollector
Disappointing Results for Long Museum’s Sale at Sotheby’s
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3 Dark Age Kings of Britain Confirmed by Archaeology
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9 months ago
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8 Things to See in Tokyo: A Guide For Art Enthusiasts
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8 months ago
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A History Lover’s Guide to New Mexico
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7 months ago
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‘The Picnic’ by Matthew Longo review
‘The Picnic’ by Matthew Longo review
JamesHoare
Mon, 04/22/2024 - 15:00
8 months ago
‘The Picnic’ by Matthew Longo review
JamesHoare
Mon, 04/22/2024 - 15:00
Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for November 2023
Hey everyone!
This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of...
a year ago
Hey everyone!
This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of November.
Summary Of Changes
Wiktopher, drew some new art(Mastodon), finalized a few translations(Mastodon), and released it the project on Itchio!
Thousand Rooms, translated the...
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Carl Schmitt: The Most Influential Nazi Philosopher?
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The Philosophy of the Oxford Group: Vegetarianism & Animal Rights
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11 months ago
A Collection of...
Fireside Friday, December 8, 2023
Apologies for running a fireside so quickly after the gap week, but with the end of the semester...
a year ago
Apologies for running a fireside so quickly after the gap week, but with the end of the semester coming as the job market gets busier, I haven’t had time to finish the next post on shield walls just yet. That will come out next week for sure though, as it is close to done. For …...
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How Did Paper Money Develop in the Premodern World?
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How Norse Mythology Inspired Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings
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Classical Wisdom
Why Don’t We WANT To Be Wrong?
How can we develop our Many-sidedness?
10 months ago
How can we develop our Many-sidedness?
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King Stephen of Blois: England’s Anarchist King
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Notre Dame Unveils Plans for Contemporary Stained Glass
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Flashbak
‘Leasure And Pleasure’: Window Shopping In 1980s Hull
“When I started this project in 1977, Hull was in the throes of a massive redevelopment, with many...
a month ago
“When I started this project in 1977, Hull was in the throes of a massive redevelopment, with many inner city areas being bulldozed and instant slums being created on its outskirts. It seemed to have learnt nothing from the mistakes I had fought against during the previous decade...
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What Were the Major Battles and Conflicts of the Medieval Period?
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Alexander Hamilton: From Orphan to Founding Father
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What Happened During a Duel in Early Modern Europe & North America?
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The Dallas Museum of Art Laid Off Eight Percent of Its Staff
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a year ago
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Why Does Nietzsche Reject Morality?
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Who Are the Major Prophets in the Bible?
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The Victorian Great Feather Craze: What Was Its Ecological Impact?
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2 weeks ago
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The Violent Life of the Medieval Monks
The Violent Life of the Medieval Monks
JamesHoare
Tue, 10/22/2024 - 09:07
2 months ago
The Violent Life of the Medieval Monks
JamesHoare
Tue, 10/22/2024 - 09:07
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A Guide to 6 Natural Wonders of Vietnam
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7 months ago
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‘As Gods Among Men’ by Guido Alfani review
‘As Gods Among Men’ by Guido Alfani review
JamesHoare
Tue, 02/06/2024 - 11:03
10 months ago
‘As Gods Among Men’ by Guido Alfani review
JamesHoare
Tue, 02/06/2024 - 11:03
Flashbak
Clubbers And Youth Tribes in Post-Punk London : 1978-1986
“As a photographer, I go as the casual observer and stand in the shadows. When I first went to those...
7 months ago
“As a photographer, I go as the casual observer and stand in the shadows. When I first went to those Tuesday nights at Billy’s [1978] it was like walking into a Hieronymous Bosch painting – furtive but lively, very decadent reflecting what they were into, and yet with a sense of...
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Georgian Wine: The World’s Oldest Wine Producer in 4 Great Wineries
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Poland Nixes Planned Venice Biennale Pavilion
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11 months ago
Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Plato and Atlantis
10 months ago
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Ayn Rand: The Female Founder of Objectivism
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Flashbak
Maurice Sendak Illustrates William Blake’s Songs of Innocence
In 1967, Maurice Sendak (June 10, 1928–May 8, 2012) created eight illustrations for William Blake’s...
8 months ago
In 1967, Maurice Sendak (June 10, 1928–May 8, 2012) created eight illustrations for William Blake’s Songs of Innocence (1789). The booklet’s 275 copies were given to friends of the publisher, The Bodley Head, as Christmas gifts to mark the company’s 80th anniversary. The idea...
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The St Brice’s Day Massacre
The St Brice’s Day Massacre
JamesHoare
Wed, 11/13/2024 - 09:53
a month ago
The St Brice’s Day Massacre
JamesHoare
Wed, 11/13/2024 - 09:53
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Why Is Socrates’ Legacy Vital?
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
The Nature of Love
a year ago
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The Anarchist Prince: Who was Peter Alekseyevich Kropotkin?
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Top 10 Historic Sites to See in New York City
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5 months ago
Dreams of Space -...
To Other Planets (Estonian) (1962)
Teistele Planeetidele! This seems be be an Estonian translation and reprint of the book To Other...
a year ago
Teistele Planeetidele! This seems be be an Estonian translation and reprint of the book To Other Planets (1959).
I blogged about that book here on Feb 24, 2010: \
http://dreamsofspace.blogspot.com/2010/02/russian-space-book-1959.html
AND October 1, 2012...
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Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew: Sexist or Subversive?
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Res Obscura
Translating Latin demonology manuals with GPT-4 and Claude
At long last, a real-world use case for AI!
a year ago
At long last, a real-world use case for AI!
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Amun: The Egyptian God of Creation & King of the Gods
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11 months ago
Classical Wisdom
Tolkien and the Classics
Plato, Cicero... Bilbo?
a year ago
Classical Wisdom
How Should We Look at History?
Hold it up? Seal it off? Or Break it Down?
9 months ago
Hold it up? Seal it off? Or Break it Down?
African History...
a brief note on themes in African art.
Cartography, Culture and History in the artwork of the Bamum kingdom.
5 months ago
Cartography, Culture and History in the artwork of the Bamum kingdom.
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